How to Order:

Orders will be taken until Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Tentative order

distribution date is the second weekend in April. You will be called to confirm exact pick up date, location, and time. Be sure to include the number of packets ordered and your correct address and telephone number on the order form.

Please complete the enclosed order form and mail it with your payment to:

You may also place orders by stopping in our office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you have any questions, please call 740-867-4737. For additional order forms visit lawrenceswcd.com.

Lawrence SWCD P.O. Box 144

Willow Wood, Ohio 45696

The Lawrence Soil and Water Conservation District reserves the right to substitute species in the Specialty Tree Packet, Erosion Control Seed Mix, and Wildlife Food Plot Seed Mix based upon availability.

NOTE: The Native Flowering Packet contain two (2) of each of the five species listed in the brochure. There are a total of ten (10) seedlings per packet.

SEEDLING SIZE: Tree and shrub seedlings should be between 6 and 18 inches tall, depending on the species. Seedlings should be planted within 5 days after pick-up and then watered regularly.

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Deciduous Trees

American Chestnut (Castanea dentate) Help restore this majestic tree to its native range! A broadleaf species, leaves are 6-8 inches long. In autumn, large spiny burs produce 1-5 nuts. Minimum seed-bearing age is 4 years. Commonly found on hill slopes in gravelly or rocky, well-drained soils. Rapid growing trees that can reach 60-100 ft. at maturity. Trees typically grow very straight with few low branches making it an excellent timber species. These seedlings are secured from the West Virginia State Nursery and are considered pure American Chestnut. This cultivar has shown a resistance to chestnut blight but it is too soon to claim resistance.

Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) Commercially important tree growing to 60+ ft. at maturity; commonly used for lumber, veneer, and furniture. Leaves are dark green in summer and yellowish in fall. The small black fruit provides food for a variety of birds and mammals. Tolerates a wide variety of growing conditions.

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) This large nut tree, reaching up to 75 ft. at maturity, is valued for timber, veneer, and furniture. It has dark green compound leaves and produces delicious nuts that are preferred by wildlife. Grows well in most locations, but prefers fertile, deep soils.

Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) Tall, relatively fast growing tree that can reach 80+ ft. at maturity. Leaves are shiny green in summer and bright red in fall. Makes an excellent tree for street or yard. Prefers full sun and acidic soil. It has a commercial value for furniture and lumber.

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) This large shade tree, which can reach heights over 100 ft., is the cornerstone of the maple syrup industry. The medium green leaves can turn brilliant yellow, orange, or red in the fall. Prefers partial to full sun and well-drained soil. Excellent shade tree.

White Oak (Quercus alba) A large, boadleaf tree growing to 100 ft. or more. This species is shade tolerant, found on a variety of sites, and grows best in deep, sandy loam soil on south and west facing slopes. A great species for wildlife.

Coniferous Trees

White Spruce (Picea glauca) A relatively fast growing, medium-size spruce with short, pale green needles. It is a conical tree with a whitish cast. Useful for windbreaks, Christmas trees, and specimen trees. Tolerant of many moisture and growing conditions, but grows best in full sun. Needs very little shearing. Grows 60-75 ft. at maturity.

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Seed Mixes

Erosion Control Seed Mix (2 lb. bag) A blend of Birdsfoot Trefoil, Timothy, Tall Fescue, Annual Ryegrass, Alsike Clover, and Red Top. Excellent substitute for crownvetch. For severe erosion control measures. Covers 2000 sq. ft. Showy Northeast Native Wildflower & Grass Mix (1 oz. packet) A mix of native wildflowers and prairie grasses that will provide a wonderful display of color from spring through summer. This full sun/part shade mixture contains drought resistant species that attain an average height of 2-3 ft. Excellent for native meadows and wildflower patches. Covers 200 sq. ft. Bird & Butterfly Seed Mix (1 oz. packet) A blend of different annual and perennial wildflower varieties designed to attract both birds and butterflies. Covers 250 sq. ft.

Wildlife Food Plot Seed Mix

Create Food Plots for Wildlife! (25 lb. bag) Plant this mixture of sorghum, millet, soybeans, field pea, sunflower, buckwheat, and foxtail to provide a supplemental food supply for wildlife. This mixture is an excellent choice for the conservation-minded landowner who wants to attract wildlife. Covers ½ acre.

Wildlife Boxes

Bat House Bats play an essential role in keeping populations of night-flying insects in balance; one bat can catch hundreds of insects per hour! They are the primary predators of beetles, moths, leafhoppers, mosquitoes, and other insects. Installing this cedar bat house on your property will provide roosting locations for these nocturnal mammals. Eastern Bluebird Box Landlords wanted! Attract bluebirds to your property! Bluebirds readily accept nesting boxes to raise their young. Ideal bluebird habitat is a mix of scattered trees and open grasslands including short, mowed, or grazed grass. These cedar nest boxes should be placed at least 300 ft. apart. Contact the District for more information on bluebirds.

Tree Supplies

Tree Marking Flags 30 inch high metal stake with a 4 x 5 inch purple flag. Perfect for marking those newly planted trees, shrubs, and groundcover. Plantskydd 100% organic, safe for use in protecting flowers, ornamentals, seedlings, shrubs, trees, as well as fruit, vegetables, and other food crops against browse damage from deer and rabbits. Won't harm the environment or pets. It is non-toxic, biodegradable, and also acts as a fertilizer. Available in 1 quart ready to spray bottle or 2.2 lb. soluble powder concentrate (makes 10 quarts of liquid for spraying).

ORDER FORM

Tree Trees per Packet # Packets $/Packet Total $

American Chestnut 5 $15.00

Black Cherry 25 $17.00

Black Walnut 25 $17.00

Northern Red Oak 25 $17.00

Sugar Maple 25 $17.00

White Oak 25 $17.00

White Spruce 25 $15.00

Loblolly Pine 25 $15.00

Canadian Hemlock 25 $15.00

Colorado Blue Spruce 25 $15.00

Eastern White Pine 25 $15.00

Norway Spruce 25 $15.00

Scotch Pine 25 $15.00

Virginia Pine 25 $15.00

Native Flowering Packet 10 $15.00

Gala/Fuji Apples *DWARF 2 $18.00

Bruce/Methley Plums *DWARF 2 $18.00

Shiitake Mushrooms 1kit $25.00

English Ivy 100/tray $25.00

Pachysandra 100/tray $25.00

Erosion Control Seed Mix 2 lbs $15.00

Wildflower and Grass Mix 1 oz $6.00

Bird & Butterfly Seed Mix 1 oz $5.00

Wildlife Food Plot Seed Mix 25 lbs $40.00

Bat House each $18.00

Eastern Bluebird Box each $18.00

Tree Marking Flags each $.10

Plantskydd-ready to use spray 1 quart $22.00

Plantskydd-soluble powder 2.2 lbs $39.00

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Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) Loblolly Pines are large trees, growing 60-90 ft. tall with a 25-35 ft. spread. Loblolly Pines grow in forests and fields. In fields, they are a pioneer tree, meaning they are one of the first trees to grow. The trunks of Loblolly Pines can be up to three feet wide. The bark is thick, scaly, and dark grey. Leaves are needles, in clusters of three, with each one being about six or seven inches long. Needles stay green all year. Loblolly Pines grow quickly, and in a wide variety of soil and moisture conditions. They are drought tolerant.

Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) An attractive, graceful evergreen tree that has a narrow pyramidal shape when young and then becomes broader with age. The short, dark green needles have two white bands on the underside. Makes a beautiful specimen and can also be pruned for formal or informal hedges. Grows 60-75 ft. at maturity. Grows best in cool, moist locations.

Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens var. glauca) This large evergreen with a moderate growth rate can reach heights of 100+ ft. It has short, stout, prickly, bluish green to bright, silvery blue needles. Prefers fertile, moist soil in full sun, but will tolerate dry, well-drained areas as well. Valued as ornamentals, windbreaks and Christmas trees.

Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) An outstanding timber pine due to its large size (80+ ft. at maturity) and fast growing ability. It has long, soft, light green needles and grows well in many soil types. Often used for windbreaks, wildlife habitat, lumber, and Christmas trees. Prefers full sun, but can tolerate some shade. Not salt tolerant.

Norway Spruce (Picea abies) One of the fastest growing spruces! Reaches 100 ft. at maturity. This extremely attractive evergreen has strong, distinctive, sweeping branches and shiny green ½-1 inch long, flat needles. Grows well on most sites and is used for ornamentals, windbreaks and Christmas trees.

Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris) Medium-size pine that can grow 50-80 ft. at maturity. Bluish green, medium length needles enhance its Christmas tree appeal. Also used for ornamentals, windbreaks, and lumber. Prefers well-drained, dry soils of lower fertility and full sun.

Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana) A small to medium-sized tree that reaches a mature height of up to 50 ft. Needles are 1 to 3 inches long, stiff, flexible, and slightly twisted, in cluster of two. Prefers moderate to well-drained clay, loam, or sandy soils and elevations below 2,800 ft.

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Native Flowering Packet

(2 each of the following species - 10 seedlings total - No Substitutions)

Redosier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) Multi-stemmed shrub grows to 8 ft. Brilliant red colored twigs add to its four season appeal. Flowers are in 2 inch diameter white cymes that are borne in late May to early June. Leaves turn from dark green in summer to reddish-purple in fall. Adaptable to a variety of soil and climatic conditions. Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) Handsome broadleaf evergreen shrub that

produces large, beautiful pinkish-white flowers in early summer. One of the most beautiful plants in flower. Dark green leaves can be 2-5 inches long and up to 1½ inches wide. Grows 6 to 8 ft. tall. Prefers full-sun to light shade and moist, well-drained, acidic soil.

White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) An ornamental deciduous tree with brilliant white flowers in mid-spring. The bright scarlet colored fruits ripen in October. This very hardy plant adapts well to any soil type. Grows in sun or partial shade and reaches a mature height of 20-25 ft. Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) This shrub, also known as Carolina

Allspice, attains a height and spread of 6-9 ft. The dark reddish-brown, two-inch diameter flowers have a fruity fragrance, open in May, and then flower sporadically into July. Dark green leaves in summer turn yellow in fall. Plant in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade.

Strawberry-bush (Euonymus americanus) Small native shrub, also known as wahoo, can reach 5-6 ft. tall and has the potential for several suckers from each stem. Dark green leaves turn bright red in the fall. Very showy orange-red fruit and seed contrasts the green foliage in early fall. Very adaptable to a wide variety of growing conditions, but prefers shady areas with moist soils.

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Fruits, Berries, and Mushrooms

Fuji/Gala Apples (2 trees - 1 tree each specie) DWARF VARIETIES! The Gala is a sweet, juicy, and crisp apple with white flesh that is prized for excellent eating and juice. It is firm and medium-sized. Ripens in

September. The Fuji is a sweet, crisp apple with yellowish flesh. Ripens in mid-October and is a long storing apple. Both varities should be planted in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Mature height is 8-10 ft. and needs 10x10 ft. spacing.

Bruce (Prunus ‘Bruce’) / Methley (Prunus salicina) Plums (2 trees—1 tree each specie) DWARF VARIETIES! The Bruce Plum has a sweet but mellow flavor and is a very early-season plum while the Methley is a heavy bearer of juicy reddish-purple fruit with a mild, distinctive flavor. They are especially good for fresh eating and canning and ripen late May to mid-July. Both varieties should be planted in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun and should be planted within 100 ft. of each other for optimum cross-pollination. Mature height is 8-10 ft. and needs 10x10 ft. spacing.

Shiitake Mushroom (1 kit) Delicious mushrooms that have brown, slightly convex caps that range from about 2-4 inches in diameter. Kit contains 200 inoculated shiitake dowel plugs, 1/4lb. bees wax, wax dauber, 5 metal tags for labeling and an easy to follow growers guide. Each kit will plug approximately 10 logs 3 inches in diameter and 40 inches long. Logs not included.

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Groundcover

English Ivy (Hedera helix ‘Thorndale’) Evergreen groundcover with dark green leaves. Multiple garden uses ranging from a low growing groundcover to a high climbing vine. Grows well in sun or shade and is drought tolerant. Height is 6-8 inches at maturity. Plant 8-12 inches apart. 100 plants.

Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) This groundcover has deep green glossy foliage and a compact habit. Grows well in sun or shade. Height is 6-9 inches at maturity. Plant 6-12 inches apart. 100 plants.

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